Sari — The most gorgeous Outfit

Why should you try wearing a saree ? — The sari (sometimes spelled “saree”) is a traditional clothing worn by women in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal. It can sometimes be an heirloom passed down for generations. The saree has influenced fashion designers across the world.

Even though the saree looks like one piece of unstitched fabric, the end that is draped on a woman's shoulders, called a “pallu” is often ornate and decorative. The pallu and sometimes the borders of the saree are what provide definition to a long piece of cloth.

There are over a hundred ways to drape a saree. The way a saree is worn typically signifies the regional styles. The way a saree is worn provides context, geography and function in the various styles.

The saree ranges from 3.5 yards to 9 yards and even though many people fear of the saree falling off without pins, there is not a need for safety pins to tie a saree. The neat thing about a saree is that is doesn’t have a size so it can be passed across generations to suit different builds, sizes and forms of woman. A silk saree usually worn for a wedding is something that is passed on. I have worn my mothers sarees throughout my college years and still borrow hers when I visit India. There is a lot of nostalgia when tying a saree and reminiscing in the history and the event the drape was purchased for.

Typically for an Indian wedding women wear silk sarees and matching jewelry. Indian wedding run a few days and there is so much food and color. Family and friends travel far and near to attend these wedding and it serves as a family reunion for most.

A saree makes a women look classy and elegant. It transcends socio-economic divisions and it seen as an egalitarian garment. Saree is worn on top of a blouse and a petticoat. Pre-British era women did not wear blouses or petticoats, but for modesty sake the Raj promoted wearing a blouse and petticoats with ruffled hems. The custom has long stayed.

Why do I like a saree? Because it supports millions of handloom weavers in India. The sari weaving comprises of a size able number of handloom and embroidery workers to the extent of about 11 million.

In urban cities woman have moved to wearing salwars and pants and the saree has a place only for special occasions. Many young designers are experimenting with sarees and want to bring back the glamour of the saree back. This article was originally posted on www.myalamari.com/#/blog